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    Equality discovered himself in a society where people never discover themselves or their abilities. In this world an individual does not exist only a collection of people working for the group. Ayn Rand‚ the author of Anthem‚ wanted to shine a light on common values which are now fading from todays society. Ayn Rand‚ the author of Anthem‚ was able to create individuality‚ identity and egoism in this world using repitition. Individualism was expressed in the form of repitition with the following quote

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    Graduation Trip Trip I am never going to forget and a great graduation gift‚ I am thankful for. Four years at an all male‚ private school well known in El Paso‚ Texas. Every day wearing uniforms ever since I was in elementary all the way to senior year in High school. Twice a month white button up shirts with a tie was mandatory due to the uniform I was tired of wearing the uniforms and needed a great trip. The class of 2008 planned a trip to Cancun‚ Mexico for ten days as a graduation party

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    Ever wondered what the world would be like‚ if we have no technology and we all acted as one? In the novel‚ Anthem by Ayn Rand‚ the world is technology primitive‚ meaning the people described in novel are living in a world without technology. Anthem portrays a totalitarian world of the future. This implies nature of science‚ technology‚ and the conditions for technological progress. Equality 7-2521 has been assigned by the Council of Vocations the job of a street sweeper‚ because of his intelligence

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    Ayn Rand expresses her views on the future with her book Anthem‚ which is full of adventure and mysteries that never stops surprising the reader especially with how she expresses her views on objectivism. Equality 7-2521 is a character that is on a journey into a discovery that will change his life. Pursuing his life‚ goals‚ liberty‚ and happiness is forbidden. Ayn Rand’s works of political philosophical fiction states her negative views on totalitarianism while explaining how individualism is a

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    The future is predicted to be full of opportunity and endless possibility by the advancements of technology‚ but what if we end up living in a world where the opposite happens? In the novella Anthem‚ Ayn Rand utilizes symbolism and many examples of diction to show that every individual should have triumph over oppression. Various types of symbolism in Anthem is used to help emphasize the importance of a person’s independence. When Prometheus‚ the main character‚ read a book stored in the house from

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    Graudation Narrative Jarrid Honore English 101 May 7‚ 2012 Life & Toilet Paper Graduation day‚ what a day. It was by far the most nerve-racking‚ anxious day ever. Many thoughts were racing through my head. All the parties‚ family members showering you with gifts. I couldn’t hardly sleep the night before because of the anixety of walkiong across the stage‚ and knowing I never have to go back to school again. Actually‚ it was probably more of a relief for the faculty and staff because they

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    Graduation Day One of the biggest moments in life was graduation. Everybody looks forward to graduation day. I was looking forward to this day myself‚ but I had higher goals in mind. Hard work‚ dedication‚ and wise decision making helped me to accomplish my graduation goal. At the beginning I didn’t know how I was going to get there. Hard work didn’t start senior year‚ it started my first day I entered high school. My teacher always told me if you sit towards the front the key is you

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    given. Therefore‚ to avoid embarrassment and disturbance‚ kindly follow instructions. Furthermore‚ in order not to disturb the solemnity of our Eucharistic Celebration and the Graduation Rites‚ we are requesting all those with cellular phones to switch off the phones within the duration of the Holy Mass and the Graduation Rites. Lastly‚ during the Distribution of Diplomas‚ clapping of hands shall be done all together after the last graduate shall receive the diploma and when the Master of Ceremony

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    Anthem Analysis essay; four parts of Objectivism Objectivism is shown in a number of ways throughout the novella‚ Anthem written by Ayn Rand‚ using reality‚ reason‚ capitalism‚ and self-interest. The entire novella is composed of these four subjects giving insight into the philosophical beliefs of Ayn Rand. Reality‚ the state of things and how they exist‚ is shown most when the main character‚ Equality 7-2521‚ begins to question the information the Council has been teaching. We all may believe

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    Anthem by Ayn Rand One of the many things readers notice as they begenan reading Anthem by Ayn Rand is the lack of the word “I”. Anthem is a masterpiece that portrays what collectivism truly is through the eyes of a young man: Equality 7-2521. In the story the characters are given numbers rather than names to make them equal as a whole. Everything is done to make sure that the people are all alike and not unique. As the story goes Equality finds a tunnel and starts writing a diary there. He soon

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